flowerangelk8x Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm sorry its a disgusting subject, but is it ok for dogs to eat my chicken poo? they are obsessed!!! when the chickens are free ranging the dogs don't bother the girls at all, (i'm really greatful for that) they just follow them round and eat up the poo as it appears.....gros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splodge88 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hahaa that sounds hilarious...but it probably isn't. Dogs sometimes eat their own (escpecially puppies), but i'm not so sure that its good for them to be eating chicken's poo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Eewwww!! I'm so glad I've just finished my cheese and bacon pasta bake! That's odd! Perhaps ask your vet if it's ok, long term thing! I too have heard them eating their own but not anyone elses! Mind you when my parents had a puppy years ago it ran in the field and ate horse muk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Mine eats loads and lis fine, the dog eats worse junk than the chickens so there can't be too much bad in the poo so I think why fight it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge77 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 My dog follows the tortoise scooping up her mess - dirty blighter ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have a Labrador who will hoover up any kind of pooh He's such a lovely dog in all other respects but just can't help himself. Depending on the constitution of your dog, it's unlikely to do any harm (although if your chickens have worms, that's a different matter) but I do try and clear away most of the chicken poop before Otto ventures into the garden - in fact, it's my kids self-appointed job to bounce around the garden on their spacehoppers with a trowel each, flicking the chicken poop into the borders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronmusgrove123 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 mine do that they also eat rabbit poo and their own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge77 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have a Labrador who will hoover up any kind of pooh He's such a lovely dog in all other respects but just can't help himself. Depending on the constitution of your dog, it's unlikely to do any harm (although if your chickens have worms, that's a different matter) but I do try and clear away most of the chicken poop before Otto ventures into the garden - in fact, it's my kids self-appointed job to bounce around the garden on their spacehoppers with a trowel each, flicking the chicken poop into the borders Are your children available for hire ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 There's many a day when I would happily give them away, but they have their uses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerangelk8x Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks - I'm feeling much better about the whole thing.... however i'm sure their breath must smell really sweet SORRY ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerangelk8x Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I obviously ment the Dogs breath not your children kittycat, i'm sure their adorable! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 gross isnt it! I have a chicken poo eater also you might want to check out some other poo scoffers in this thread too! viewtopic.php?f=28&t=41664 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have one here also, in her defence she's a pup but it is gross! My spaniel wouldn't degrade herself.. LOL Suzi also was caught chomping on a dead shrew/mouse today *shudder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Yeah just make sure the dog doesn't give you a little doggy kiss after it's been in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrie Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Yep my puppy does the same with our chicken poo and has been known to have a noosy round the cat litter box-but only on days when the chickens haven't been free ranging much for some reason. Pleased its not just my puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 All three of my dogs eat chicken poo. They even try to squeeze their heads through the Omlet netting for a particularly succulent looking one. They're gross! And I thought I'd seen it all in terms of grossness but Tallulah gave the dogs a run for their money this afternoon. Henry (Jack Russell) piddled on the ground, it left a little puddle and Tallulah started drinking it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Our boxer thinks that chicken poo is a delicacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanchick Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Oh yes, we have a revolting terrier that hoovers up any leftovers on the lawn. I asked my vet who just laughed and said it wouldn't do him any harm. Trouble is, it's not his breath that smells..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 another chicken poo eater here, our springer, follows the girls around...I guess she prefers fresh poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I think my Suzi thinks they have left her little truffles LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiocciare Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Mac, my Bearded Collie also thinks chicken poo is a delicacy. The amazing thing is since the chooks arrived in july his coat has improved no end, a lovely long shiney coat. Its either the chicken poo or the layers mash thats done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tania Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 my 2 whippets love eating chicken poo, they think it's caviar! They also love fox and badger poo, rolling in it as well as eating it just so they get the whole effect. YUK YUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen5848 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Fortunately, although my dog will eat practically anything she hasn't yet become a fan of chicken poo - although she's the first in the run at night when I move it to sweep up - she's quick too grab any treats that my girlies might have missed - half nibbled bread, left over cereal etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Have to agree, my dogs just love chick poo. Sparky didn't bother until Daisy arrived a month ago ( Yorkie puppy ,pics soon ) but it's funny what a bit of competition does !!!!!. If only Daisy would eat her puppy food with the same enthusiasm Daisy also loves frozen rabbit droppings (ice lollies for dogs ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiex Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 ha ha ha ! I know. I have seen your puppy eating it! lol. lylxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
